Alejandra Sandoval-Montanez is pursuing a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Literature at the University of Illinois under the instruction of bass-baritone Ricardo Herrera. 

Alejandra’s previous credits with Lyric Theatre @ Illinois include Carnaval!, A Little Night Music (Mrs Segstrom / Desiree Armfeldt understudy), and MET The Musical (Carpathia Dragos). Alejandra is also part of the Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso, with whom she has performed the roles of Edith in Pirates of Penzance, Lady Angela in Patience, and most recently assisted as vocal director of El Paso’s production of H.M.S. Pinafore. In addition to her work on stage, Alejandra combined her love for music, graphic design, and social media to create the Aspiring Opera Singers community: an Instagram/Facebook platform where she shares resources, inspiration, and interviews with leading opera professionals.